Namibia: MoF adjusts e-invoicing implementation timeline
Namibia’s Ministry of Finance has revised its roadmap for implementing a nationwide e-invoicing system, moving away from the previously announced April 2026 launch date. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) now indicates the initiative will roll out
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Philippines: BIR clarifies tax treatment of cross-border services
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 24-2026 on 30 March 2026Â to clarify the application of RMC Nos. 5-2024 and 38-2024 on the taxation of cross-border services. The circular aligns
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Hungary maintains 0% advertising tax rate despite earlier reinstatement plans
Hungary has gazetted Government Decree No. 87/2026 on 23 April 2026, which maintains the 0% advertising tax rate in effect since 1 July 2019. Without this intervention, the advertising tax would have been reinstated on 1 July 2026. The new decree
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Kenya: KRA to integrate export process in iCMS with the VAT return in iTAX
Kenya’s tax authority (KRA), in a release on 23 April 2026, has notified taxpayers and the public that, effective May 2026, the VAT return export data in ICMS will be integrated with the declaration of zero-rated supplies in the VAT return in
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Montenegro proposes draft corporate tax rules in accordance to EU ATAD
The Government of Montenegro has released a draft law on Amendments to the Law on Corporate Income Tax, proposing measures to address profit shifting in accordance with the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) (Directive 2016/1164 as amended by
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UK: HMRC proposes CCA scheme expansion, carbon factor update from 2027
The UK’s HMRC has issued a policy paper on 20 April 2026, outlining proposed updates to the Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme in the UK. The proposal focuses on expanding eligibility to additional energy-intensive activities, refining key
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Hong Kong strengthens tax treaty network to enhance regional competitiveness, including incentives for corporate treasury centres
Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to expand its tax agreement framework following the signing of its 57th Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with Barbados in March 2026. Financial Services and Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui
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Chile: SII updates rules on dividend tax credits for Chinese shareholders
The Chilean tax authority (SII) issued Letter Ruling No. 794 on 15 April 2026, addressing how Chilean companies should handle dividend withholding taxes when distributing profits to Chinese resident shareholders, particularly when the company has
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Singapore: IRAS updates tax framework for Variable Capital Companies in fourth edition guide
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued an updated e-Tax Guide, Tax Framework for Variable Capital Companies (Fourth Edition) on 22 April 2026. This e-Tax Guide sets out the tax framework for Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), a
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US: Taxpayer Advocacy Panel issues 2025 annual report highlighting taxpayer-focused recommendations to improve tax administration
The US IRS has announced that the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel has released its 2025 Annual Report on 24 April 2026, highlighting accomplishments and ongoing efforts to strengthen Internal Revenue Service delivery, improve communications with taxpayers,
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Sweden: Parliament approves temporary fuel tax cuts, household energy subsidies for 2026
The Swedish parliament (Riksdag) has adopted a draft bill proposing a temporary reduction in tax on petrol and diesel, aimed at offsetting rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The measure forms part of an additional
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Brazil plans oil revenue windfall to fund fuel tax relief
Brazil's government has introduced legislation proposing to use windfall revenue from elevated oil prices to finance temporary cuts in federal fuel taxes, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive energy costs higher. Planning Minister
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Germany outlines tax advisory reform to expand services, cut bureaucracy
The German Federal Government has announced plans to modernise tax advice and reduce bureaucracy through the Ninth Act Amending the Tax Advisory Act, aimed at expanding advisory services for citizens while simplifying regulatory requirements. The
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New Zealand: IR consults Customs data-sharing plan to curb working for families overpayments
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) initiated a consultation on 24 April 2026 on a proposed Approved Information Sharing Agreement (AISA) with the New Zealand Customs Service aimed at reducing Working for Families tax credit overpayments when
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South Africa: SARS introduces simplified compliance framework for partnerships
South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced, on 22 April 2026, a simplified compliance framework for partnerships through the introduction of a new Beneficial Owner Register IT3(BO), aimed at streamlining beneficial ownership reporting
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Ireland: Revenue updates R&D corporate tax credit guidance
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 085/26 on 23 April 2026, updating the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 29-02-03 to reflect changes to the Research and Development (R&D) Corporation Tax Credit introduced by Finance Act 2025. The changes
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Australia: Treasury consults AUD 1,000 instant tax deduction for working residents
The Australian Treasury has initiated a public consultation on 20 April 2026 on proposals to introduce an instant standard deduction of up to AUD 1,000 for Australian tax residents earning employment income, with implementation targeted for 1 July
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Lebanon publishes simplified overview of 2026 budget law
Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance has published the Citizen Budget 2026 on 14 April 2026, presenting a simplified overview of the Budget Law for 2026. The budget law was approved by Parliament in late January 2026 and enacted on 10 February 2026.
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